GTI as winter DD?

blinkme323 · 11-15-2017, 04:05 PM

Hey guys, contemplating picking up a 2009 GTI (76k miles) as my winter DD since my 98 Civic bit the dust (RIP).

Figured Id ask here if anyone else utilized one as their winter car and what their thoughts are. The other alternative would be to get a â€œnewerâ€ used car like a Mazda 2 or something similar.

Thanks

Draper · 11-15-2017, 04:09 PM

Have you though about driving the M year round?

Personally, I'd just get a set of Pilot Alpins and save yourself a lot of hassle (and cost).

blinkme323 · 11-15-2017, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Draper

Have you though about driving the M year round?

Personally, I'd just get a set of Pilot Alpins and save yourself a lot of hassle (and cost).

I have...but the salt on the roads here can get pretty nasty. Plus I have a 2 and a 4 year old, so having some extra optionality in that space is always nice.

kyrix1st · 11-15-2017, 04:15 PM

I feel you on the salt part. You do have to wash your car in the winter as well unless you are okay with bottom rotting.

silvergray545 · 11-15-2017, 04:17 PM

I bought my '14 GLI in 2013 and has been my daily ever since. I have 68k on it now. It has been a great car.

I bought snow tires for the F80 and did plan on driving it in the winter. But I've been extremely lazy and haven't posted the GLI for sale yet. Might just use it for one more winter.

Aaaaaaaaa · 11-15-2017, 05:17 PM

GTI is the perfect DD

AlecX5 · 11-15-2017, 07:11 PM

Funny. I bought the M3 as my winter daily driver. The 911 is in hibernation mode. Had an S4 which was great, but I guess I just wanted an M3. I’ve got a full winter set of wheels and tires coming. Hopefully soon.

Alec

blinkme323 · 11-15-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AS

Funny. I bought the M3 as my winter daily driver. The 911 is in hibernation mode. Had an S4 which was great, but I guess I just wanted an M3. I’ve got a full winter set of wheels and tires coming. Hopefully soon.

Alec

Haha, well yes, in your situation I would likely do the same.

f80er · 11-15-2017, 09:14 PM

Man how many of you who live in a place that salts the roads and had the bottom of your car rust out in this century?? OP my advice to
you would just buy the GTI if you want. Do you.

Killed by Death · 11-15-2017, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkme323

Hey guys, contemplating picking up a 2009 GTI (76k miles) as my winter DD since my 98 Civic bit the dust (RIP).

Figured Id ask here if anyone else utilized one as their winter car and what their thoughts are. The other alternative would be to get a â€œnewerâ€ used car like a Mazda 2 or something similar.

Thanks

Good choice, put snow tires on and you will be good to go! I did this with a GTI before switching to a 4x4

snowmuch · 11-15-2017, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AS

Funny. I bought the M3 as my winter daily driver. The 911 is in hibernation mode. Had an S4 which was great, but I guess I just wanted an M3. I’ve got a full winter set of wheels and tires coming. Hopefully soon.

Alec

S4 is a beast in winter!

BMWsully · 11-16-2017, 05:11 AM

As long as the GTI checks out mechanically, go for it.

z335is · 11-16-2017, 01:55 PM

I'm in a somewhat similar situation and the GTI is one of the cars I'm looking at as well. Seems like a great all-arounder....

spdandpwr · 11-16-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AS

Funny. I bought the M3 as my winter daily driver. The 911 is in hibernation mode. Had an S4 which was great, but I guess I just wanted an M3. I’ve got a full winter set of wheels and tires coming. Hopefully soon.

Alec

What size tires are you getting on your M3? I'm going to daily it in the winter too

RobC2 · 11-16-2017, 03:50 PM

I have had two GTIs now and they are the perfect all around vehicle. I still have my MK7.

Yes2m3cs · 11-16-2017, 04:09 PM

Another vote for the GTI - great all around car!

nicknaz · 11-16-2017, 04:34 PM

My old winter beaters were Subaru Loyale wagon with locking diffs and then WRX wagon. Both had snow tires as well obviously.

I'd take a pass on gti or other 2wd car

AlecX5 · 11-16-2017, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by spdandpwr

What size tires are you getting on your M3? I'm going to daily it in the winter too

I’ve got a square set coming. I think the wheels are 10”x19” with 265/35/19 Pirelli Sotozero 3’s. I’m sure they’ll work great. Hopefully they’ll show up next week. Minnesota winter is right around the corner.

Alec

hlothery · 11-16-2017, 09:07 PM

What is this "Winter" you guys keep referring to?

Killed by Death · 11-16-2017, 09:16 PM

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What is this "Winter" you guys keep referring to?

RowanBuds · 11-16-2017, 10:21 PM

Just picked up a '17 GTI sport to replace my 13 year old daily about a month ago. So far, I love it. It's the perfect size, really peppy, and feels like a golf cart.

As long as you don't see recurrent 10"+ snowfalls, I can't imagine you not being okay with a GTI and proper snows.

georgere · 11-16-2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AS

Funny. I bought the M3 as my winter daily driver. The 911 is in hibernation mode. Had an S4 which was great, but I guess I just wanted an M3. I’ve got a full winter set of wheels and tires coming. Hopefully soon.

Alec

Nice I wish I was in your shoes. Which 911 do you have? These must be as good for winter driving just put the proper tires on....

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kyrix1st Colonel 2435 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: G87 M2; E92M3 MT&DCT; M3 euro Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: nyc iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 BMW Z4 [0.00]	I feel you on the salt part. You do have to wash your car in the winter as well unless you are okay with bottom rotting. __________________ Pass me if you can.
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AlecX5 Lifetime Bimmer Fanatic 145 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X5 40i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	Funny. I bought the M3 as my winter daily driver. The 911 is in hibernation mode. Had an S4 which was great, but I guess I just wanted an M3. I’ve got a full winter set of wheels and tires coming. Hopefully soon. Alec __________________ '23 X5 40i MSport [COLOR="DimGray"]
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f80er Banned 2056 Rep 1,984 Posts Drives: An M3 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	Man how many of you who live in a place that salts the roads and had the bottom of your car rust out in this century?? OP my advice to you would just buy the GTI if you want. Do you.
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BMWsully Second Lieutenant 177 Rep 271 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	As long as the GTI checks out mechanically, go for it.
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3196 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	My old winter beaters were Subaru Loyale wagon with locking diffs and then WRX wagon. Both had snow tires as well obviously. I'd take a pass on gti or other 2wd car
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